Mamelodi Sundowns’ FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2026 campaign

THE ROAD TO GLOBAL GLORY IS ON! 💛🔥 Mamelodi Sundowns now know their next opponent in the 2026 FIFA Intercontinental Cup, and it is a massive one! After Al Ahli defeated Auckland FC 1–0 in Jeddah, the Saudi Arabian giants booked their place in the next round and set up a blockbuster meeting with African champions Mamelodi Sundowns. The match will take place on 19 September 2026 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, giving Masandawana the advantage of playing in front of their home supporters. Al Ahli secured their place after substitute Saleh Abu Al Shamat scored the only goal against Auckland FC in the 63rd minute. The Saudi side then held on to claim victory and progress in the global competition. Now, however, they face a completely different challenge. 🇿🇦 Mamelodi Sundowns are the CAF Champions League winners, and their continental success has earned them the opportunity to represent Africa on the global stage. The upcoming showdown is not simply another friendly or exhibition match. There is major silverware at stake. The winner of the Sundowns vs Al Ahli encounter will be crowned the FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup winner and advance to the next stage of the Intercontinental Cup. For Sundowns, this is another opportunity to demonstrate that their dominance in African football can translate onto the international stage. Masandawana have built a reputation for their possession-based football, technical quality and ability to control matches. Against Al Ahli, they will face a squad featuring significant international experience, including goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. The stakes become even bigger when you look at what comes next. Should Sundowns overcome Al Ahli, they would move closer to a potential meeting with Paris Saint-Germain, the reigning UEFA Champions League winners, in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final. That possibility alone makes the September clash one of the biggest fixtures on the South African football calendar. Venue: Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria 📅 Date: 19 September 2026 🇿🇦 Mamelodi Sundowns: CAF Champions 🇸🇦 Al Ahli: AFC Champions League Elite winners 🏆 Prize: FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup 🌍 Competition: FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2026 Africa vs Asia. Sundowns vs Al Ahli. Pretoria becomes the battlefield! 🔥 💛 Masandawana, are you ready? #Bhebhe #MamelodiSundowns #Sundowns #Masandawana #AlAhli #FIFAIntercontinentalCup #LoftusVersfeld #AfricanFootball #SouthAfricanFootball #CAFChampionsLeague #FootballNews #PSG #GlobalFootball 🖼️ URL Picture / Image The image you provided shows the official fixture graphic featuring Al Ahli vs Auckland FC and the subsequent Mamelodi Sundowns vs Winner M1 fixture at Loftus Versfeld. FIFA has confirmed the same tournament pathway and 19 September date.